Numerical Modeling of Galvanic Corrosion Behaviors on Uranium Surface

2013 ◽  
Vol 702 ◽  
pp. 140-144
Author(s):  
Ping An Shi ◽  
Hong Liang Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Current Distribution ◽  
Galvanic Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Electrode Kinetics ◽  
Uniform Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Rates ◽  
Ohmic Resistance ◽  
Circular Defect ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors

The Uranium and Titanium corrosion rates are described by a Tafel’s relationship, and the cathodic protection of Uranium is a function of a Wagner number. A numerical simulation of galvanic corrosion of Uranium surface under thin layer electrolyte is presented. The model considered that the effect of a circular defect and oxygen reduction and corrosion in the Uranium surface, the effect of electrolyte thickness and conductivity and defect radius on corrosion current distribution of Uranium with is investigated. The results shows that the corrosion rate at the center is non-uniform, and it could lead to the formation of a hemispherical-shaped pit. And the effect of radius is to increase the importance of the electrode kinetics relative to ohmic resistance, and to increase the potential difference between the center and edge of the Uranium surface, resulting in non-uniform corrosion current distribution.

Effects of Temperature on Galvanic Corrosion Behaviors of Super 13Cr and P110 Steel Couples in NaCl Solution

2014 ◽  
Vol 1033-1034 ◽  
pp. 829-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Fei Yao ◽  
Wei Tian ◽  
Ling Wu
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
Corrosion Current Density ◽  
Galvanic Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Potential Difference ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
P110 Steel ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
Increasing Temperature

Electrochemical methods were employed to investigate galvanic corrosion behaviors of super13Cr and P110 couples in NaCl solution at different temperature. Corrosion morphologies and products of the couples were analyzed by SEM, EDS and XRD. The results showed that there were potential difference distinctly between super 13Cr and P110 steel in NaCl solution at different temperature, when its contacted, galvanic corrosion of super 13Cr-P110 steel couples will occurred. P110 was accelerated to corrode as anode and super 13Cr was protected as cathode in the coupling. Super 13Cr-P110 steel couples could not be used as P110 without any protection in NaCl solution at 20 °C to 80 °C. Corrosion current density and galvanic corrosion of super13Cr-P110 steel couples increased with increasing temperature in NaCl solution, of which corrosion products are Fe3O4.

scholarly journals Effect of Samarium on the Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy Treated by Ultrasonic Vibration

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Chen ◽  
Zheng Yin ◽  
Hong Yan ◽  
Guo-Hua Zhou ◽  
Xiao-Quan Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Galvanic Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Uniform Corrosion ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium

The effects of samarium (Sm) on the microstructure and corrosion behavior of AZ91 magnesium alloy treated by ultrasonic vibration were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and electrochemical measurements. The results showed that the addition of Sm resulted in the formation of Al2Sm, which reduced the volume fraction of the β-Mg17Al12 phase and changed its morphology to fine granular. The AZ91–Sm alloys treated by ultrasonic vibration revealed relatively lower weight loss, hydrogen evolution, and corrosion current density values compared to the ultrasonic-treated AZ91 alloy prepared without Sm. Locally, a coarse β phase in the ultrasonic-treated AZ91 alloy accelerated the possibility of micro-galvanic corrosion growing into the matrix. In the prepared AZ91–Sm alloys treated by ultrasonic vibration, the fine β and Al2Sm phases reduced the probability of micro-galvanic corrosion growth and, therefore, formed a uniform corrosion layer on the surface of the alloys.

scholarly journals Galvanic Corrosion between Depleted Uranium and 40Cr Steel

2012 ◽  
Vol 531-532 ◽  
pp. 220-225
Author(s):  
Zhen Pu ◽  
Qing Fu Wang ◽  
Mao Bin Shuai ◽  
Ding Mu Lang
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
Linear Polarization ◽  
Galvanic Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Depleted Uranium ◽  
Accelerated Corrosion ◽  
Linear Polarization Resistance ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors ◽  
40Cr Steel

Individual corrosion and galvanic corrosion behaviors of depleted uranium (DU) and 40Cr steel were investigated by electrochemical analyzing technologies in 3.5w.t%NaCl solution, including open circuit potential(OCP) test, linear polarization(LP) test, potentiodynamic polarizaition(PD) test, galvanic corrosion potential and corrosion current density test. The results reveal that the OCP of DU and 40Cr steel are around -790mV and -660mV, respectively. 40Cr has a higher linear polarization resistance than DU in galvanic corrosion. The dynamic processes of galvanic corrosion goes through an conversion in the whole test period. DU acts as anode with an accelerated corrosion rate, while the 40Cr steel behaves as cathode during the process of galvanic corrosion for DU/40Cr couple. The galvanic potential and current density of the DU/40Cr couple are -780mV and 17.5μA/cm-2, respectively.

The Galvanic Corrosion Behaviors of 13Cr-N80 Steel Couples in NaCl Solution at Different Temperature

2013 ◽  
Vol 750-752 ◽  
pp. 467-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Wu ◽  
Fa Qin Xie ◽  
Xiao Fei Yao
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
Electrochemical Method ◽  
Corrosion Current Density ◽  
Galvanic Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Potential Difference ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
N80 Steel ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors ◽  
Increasing Temperature

Electrochemical method was employed to investigate galvanic corrosion behaviors of super13Cr and N80 couples in 5% NaCl solution at different temperature. Corrosion morphologies and products of the couples were analyzed by SEM, EDS and XRD. The results show that there existed distinct potential difference between super13Cr and N80 with different degree of corrosion in 5% NaCl solution at different temperature. N80 was accelerated to corrode as anode, however, super 13Cr was protected as cathode when their coupling. In order to avoid galvanic corrosion, the super 13Cr-N80 couples could not be used without any protection of N80 from 25°C to 80°C. Corrosion current density of the super13Cr-N80 couples increased with increasing temperature in 5% NaCl solution, as well as the more serious corrosion of N80, of which corrosion products are Fe3O4.

Corrosion Behaviors of 25CrMnVA Steel in CO2 Flooding Enhanced Oil Recovery System

2013 ◽  
Vol 816-817 ◽  
pp. 1243-1249
Author(s):  
Chong Sun ◽  
Jian Bo Sun ◽  
Yong Wan ◽  
Xin Su ◽  
Yong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Rate ◽  
Partial Pressure ◽  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Uniform Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Morphology ◽  
Corrosion Rates ◽  
Corrosion Scale ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors ◽  
Local Defects

Influences of temperature and CO2 partial pressure on CO2 corrosion behaviors of 25CrMnVA steel were investigated in the simulated oil field environments. The corrosion rates were measured under high temperature and high pressure condition. SEM, EDS and XRD were used to analyze the morphologies and characteristics of corrosion scales on the steels. The results shows that the corrosion rates of 25CrMnVA steel change little below 65°C, the corrosion feature is uniform corrosion. The corrosion rates increase rapidly after 65°C, mesa corrosion is found on the surface of steel. The corrosion rates decrease firstly and increase subsequently with the rising of CO2 partial pressure, and the minimal corrosion rate presents near CO2 critical pressure. The compactness of corrosion scale improves with the increase of CO2 partial pressure below 8MPa, which causes uniform corrosion rate reduced. Under supercritical CO2 condition, the local defects in the surface of corrosion scale increase, and the compactness of corrosion scale reduces,which cause the increase of corrosion rate sharply. The corrosion rate and corrosion morphology are closely related to the state of corrosion scale.

scholarly journals Effect of Laser Power on Microstructure and Micro-Galvanic Corrosion Behavior of a 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy Welding Joints

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Huiling Zhou ◽  
Fanglian Fu ◽  
Zhixin Dai ◽  
Yanxin Qiao ◽  
Jian Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Laser Power ◽  
Galvanic Corrosion ◽  
Gas Metal Arc Welding ◽  
Immersion Test ◽  
Intermetallic Particles ◽  
Metal Arc Welding ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors ◽  
Welding Joints ◽  
Corrosion Pits

The 6061-T6 aluminum alloy welding joints were fabricated using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) of various laser powers, and the effect of laser power on the microstructure evolution of the welding joints was investigated. The corrosion behaviors of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy welding joints were investigated in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The results showed that the micro-galvanic corrosion initiation from Mg2Si or around the intermetallic particles (Al-Fe-Si) is observed after the immersion test due to the inhomogeneous nature of the microstructure. The preferential dissolution of the Mg2Si and Al-Fe-Si is believed to be the possible cause of pitting corrosion. When the laser power reached 5 kW, the microstructure of the welded joint mainly consisted of Al-Fe-Si rather than the Mg2Si at 2 kW. The relatively higher content of Al-Fe-Si with increasing in laser power would increase the volume of corrosion pits.

scholarly journals Corrosion behaviors of 316 stainless steel and Inconel 625 alloy in chloride molten salts for solar energy storage

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 340-350
Author(s):  
Mingjing Wang ◽  
Song Zeng ◽  
Huihui Zhang ◽  
Ming Zhu ◽  
Chengxin Lei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Molten Salt ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Inconel 625 ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
316 Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Rates ◽  
Inconel 625 Alloy ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors

AbstractCorrosion behaviors of 316 stainless steel (316 ss) and Inconel 625 alloy in molten NaCl–KCl–ZnCl2 at 700°C and 900°C were investigated by immersion tests and electrochemical methods, including potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive spectroscopy were used to analyze the phases and microstructures of the corrosion products. Inconel 625 alloy and 316 ss exhibited high corrosion rates in molten chlorides, and the corrosion rates of these two alloys accelerated when the temperature increased from 700°C to 900°C. The results of the electrochemical tests showed that both alloys exhibited active corrosion in chloride molten salt, and the current density of 316 ss in chloride molten salt at 700°C was 2.756 mA/cm−2, which is about three times the value for Inconel 625 alloy; and the values of the charge transfer resistance (Rt) for Inconel 625 were larger than those for 316 ss. The corrosion of these two alloys is owing to the preferred oxidation of Cr in chloride molten salt, and the corrosion layer was mainly ZnCr2O4 which was loose and porous and showed poor adherence to metal.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition and Corrosion Behavior of a-C:H/DLC Film-Coated Titanium Substrate in Simulated PEMFC Environment

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 820
Author(s):  
Beibei Han ◽  
Mengyuan Yan ◽  
Dongying Ju ◽  
Maorong Chai ◽  
Susumu Sato
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Ion Beam ◽  
Titanium Substrate ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Bipolar Plates ◽  
High Adhesion ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors

The amorphous hydrogenated (a-C:H) film-coated titanium, using different CH4/H2 and deposition times, was prepared by the ion beam deposition (IBD) method, which has the advantage of high adhesion because of the graded interface mixes at the atomic level. The chemical characterizations and corrosion behaviors of a-C:H film were investigated and evaluated by SEM, AFM, Raman spectroscopy, EPMA, TEM and XPS. An a-C:H film-coated titanium was corroded at 0.8 V, 90 °C in a 0.5 mol/L H2SO4 solution for 168 h. The metal ion concentration in the H2SO4 corrosion solution and the potentiodynamic polarization behavior were evaluated. Results indicate that a higher CH4/H2 of 1:0 and a deposition time of 12 h can result in a minimum ID/IG ratio of 0.827, Ra of 5.76 nm, metal ion concentration of 0.34 ppm in the corrosion solution and a corrosion current of 0.23 µA/cm2. The current density in this work meets the DOE’s 2020 target of 1 µA/cm2. Electrical conductivity is inversely proportional to the corrosion resistance. The significant improvement in the corrosion resistance of the a-C:H film was mainly attributed to the increased sp3 element and nanocrystalline TiC phase in the penetration layer. As a result, the a-C:H film-coated titanium at CH4/H2 = 1:0 with improved anti-corrosion behavior creates a great potential for PEMFC bipolar plates.

Corrosion Behaviors of Mg-7Gd-5Y-1Nd-0.5Zr Alloys in CO2 Atmosphere under Different Relative Humidity

2014 ◽  
Vol 900 ◽  
pp. 39-42
Author(s):  
Quan Tong Jiang ◽  
Xing Gang Li ◽  
Yong Jun Li ◽  
Ming Long Ma ◽  
Guo Liang Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Corrosion Morphology ◽  
Corrosion Rates ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors ◽  
Peak Aged ◽  
Residual Mechanical Properties ◽  
Loss Rates

The corrosion behaviors of peak-aged Mg-7Gd-5Y-1Nd-0.5Zr alloys in CO2atmosphere under different relative humidity were investigated by OM, SEM. The weight loss rates, corrosion morphology and residual mechanical properties were also analyzed. The corrosion rates of specimens in CO2atmosphere at 70% relative humidity were highest than others. Relevancy of the influence factors included relative humidity and concentration of CO2were researched. The results show that relative humidity and concentration of CO2in the environment both played an important role in corrosion behaviors.

Corrosion Behavior of Al-Si-Cr-Cu Bearing Low Carbon Steel in A Cyclic Dry/Wet Laboratory Test

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 1017-1020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Shu Zhang ◽  
Dong Ping Zhan ◽  
Song Lian Bai ◽  
Zhou Hua Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Low Carbon Steel ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Rust Layer ◽  
Electrochemical Behaviors ◽  
Corrosion Rates ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors

The corrosion behaviors of Al-Si-Cr-Cu bearing low carbon steel and a reference steel Q235 were tested in a cyclic dry/wet environment containing 0.01mol/L NaHSO3 in laboratory. Rust layers were observed by optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and XRD. The electrochemical behaviors of the steels were studied on the polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results indicate that after 120h corrosion test, the annual corrosion rates of the designed steels reduce 42 % than Q235 at least. The corrosion products are generally iron oxyhydroxides and oxides such as FeOOH, γ-FeOOH, α-FeOOH, γ-Fe2O3, Fe3O4. The α-FeOOH possesses good stabilization mainly exits and can improve the corrosion resistance. There are the enrichments of Cu, Cr, Si and Al in the rust layer close to the matrix, which make the rust layer be more compact and protected. The corrosion currents of the two designed steels are lower than that of Q235, the corrosion potentials are higher than that of Q235 after Tafel fitting. The rust layer impedances of the designed steels are higher than that of Q235.

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